Assignment: Thursday,October 21, 2010
In-Class:
-Read and Discuss characterization handout
-Complete character chart with partner
-Group discussion of chapter 7.
Group Discussion Questions
*Who is trying to communicate with Jem and Scout? How is the person doing it and how do you know who it is? *What (if anything) does the the cement in the tree hole represent? *What causes Jem to cry at the end of ch.7? Why?
Homework:
-Read ch. 8 pgs. 63-74
-Complete Study guides for Ch.7-8
Assignment: Wednesday,October 20, 2010
- Complete Guides for Ch.5-6 (if not done in class)
- Read Ch. 7
[[file/view/Ch.1-2 Study Guides.doc|Ch.1-2 Study Guides.doc]] [[file/view/Ch. 3 Study GuidesTKAM.docx|Ch. 3 Study GuidesTKAM.docx]] [[file/view/Ch. 4 Study GuidesTKAM.docx|Ch. 4 Study GuidesTKAM.docx]] [[file/view/Ch.5-6 Study GuidesTKAM.docx|Ch.5-6 Study GuidesTKAM.docx]]
After reading the article, prepare to discuss how the author's life experiences may have influenced her writing..
Tuesday, 10/5/2010
American Experience: The Scottsboro Trials
We watched the first part of the PBS video in class today. I would like to hear your thoughts on the video and the Scottsboro boys thus far.
Write a paragraph describing your thoughts in general on the Scottsboro boys or the social system of the Deep south as described by the video. You could tell me what you would feel like if you were accused and convicted of a crime that you did not commit, What would you do? How would you react?
I will collect your short responses in class tomorrow and we will discuss before continuing the video.
Monday, 10/4/2010
To Kill a Mockingbird: Historical Context
We began to discuss the social and historic conditions that persisted in the Deep South during the time of the time of the novel. Click the link below to read an article to gain a better understanding of the historical context of the novel. http://www.neabigread.org/books/mockingbird/mockingbird03.php
The Big Read Radio Show: To Kill A Mockingbird
After reading the article click the link to listen to the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read radio show audio guide on To Kill A Mockingbird. Take notes as you listen. What do you learn about Harper Lee from her biographer, Charles J. Shields, and other contributors? What are three of the most important points made/ things you have learned about the novel and/ or author?
Assignment: Thursday,October 21, 2010
In-Class:
-Read and Discuss characterization handout
-Complete character chart with partner
-Group discussion of chapter 7.
Group Discussion Questions
*Who is trying to communicate with Jem and Scout? How is the person doing it and how do you know who it is?
*What (if anything) does the the cement in the tree hole represent?
*What causes Jem to cry at the end of ch.7? Why?
Homework:
-Read ch. 8 pgs. 63-74
-Complete Study guides for Ch.7-8
Assignment: Wednesday,October 20, 2010
- Complete Guides for Ch.5-6 (if not done in class)
- Read Ch. 7
Play the Chapter 4 Review game by clicking the link below:
http://www.quia.com/rr/212063.html
TKAM Resources TKAM Study Guides
Vocabulary Lists
Allusion Lists
Character List
Harper Lee Biography
Read about the author by clicking the link below to open the document.
http://www.neabigread.org/books/mockingbird/mockingbird04.php
After reading the article, prepare to discuss how the author's life experiences may have influenced her writing..
Tuesday, 10/5/2010
American Experience: The Scottsboro Trials
We watched the first part of the PBS video in class today. I would like to hear your thoughts on the video and the Scottsboro boys thus far.Write a paragraph describing your thoughts in general on the Scottsboro boys or the social system of the Deep south as described by the video. You could tell me what you would feel like if you were accused and convicted of a crime that you did not commit, What would you do? How would you react?
I will collect your short responses in class tomorrow and we will discuss before continuing the video.
Monday, 10/4/2010
To Kill a Mockingbird: Historical Context
We began to discuss the social and historic conditions that persisted in the Deep South during the time of the time of the novel. Click the link below to read an article to gain a better understanding of the historical context of the novel.http://www.neabigread.org/books/mockingbird/mockingbird03.php
The Big Read Radio Show: To Kill A Mockingbird
After reading the article click the link to listen to the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read radio show audio guide on To Kill A Mockingbird.Take notes as you listen. What do you learn about Harper Lee from her biographer, Charles J. Shields, and other contributors? What are three of the most important points made/ things you have learned about the novel and/ or author?
Write a (at least) one paragraph response to the radio show summarizing your thoughts to these questions. Due: Tomorrow (Tuesday 10/5/2010)
NEA Big Read Radio Show
http://www.neabigread.org/books/mockingbird/radioshow.php
Friday, 10/1/2010
Remembering Jim Crow
Take the time to examine the American Public media site Remembering Jim CrowParticularly good sections from this site include those entitled "Bitter Times," "Danger Violence and Exploitation," "Whites Remember Jim Crow," and "Jim Crow Laws."
After reviewing the sections of the site, answer the following questions:
Listen to the entire podcast "Remembering Jim Crow" by American Public Media to hear firsthand accounts of life under the systematic segregation in the South.
http://download.publicradio.org/podcast/americanradioworks/2001/remembering.mp3?_kip_ipx=1838572431-1285817009
The Scottsboro Boys
For more information, check the link below for the full version of the article "The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys" by Douglas Linder.
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/scottsboro/SB_acct.html
Scottsboro Handout